Fishing
Snowmobilers reminded of key trail safety tips
Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin recreation safety officials urge snowmobilers to slow down, stay sober, and follow other safety tips in the wake of seven fatal snowmobile accidents since the start of 2009. “Snowmobiling offers a
Cold weather increases ice cover, but those venturing out still need to follow ice safety tips
Madison, Wis. – Recent cold weather is attracting increasing numbers of ice anglers, skaters and others to frozen lakes, but a state recreational safety specialist cautions that people need to remember a number of safety
TWRA Involved in Response Activities Concerning Ash Release from Kingston Steam Plant
Nashville – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has been involved in response activities including assessment of the initial impact to wildlife resources, public safety and boating, and initiating sampling to track long-term effect on
Shad Season Opens January 1
Social Circle, Ga. – Commercial shad season runs from 6 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009 through midnight on Tuesday, March 31, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. Regulations for
Winter mammal tracking course offered Jan. 23 at Sandhill
Babcock, Wis. – People interested in learning how to identify sign left by animals common to Wisconsin during winter can attend a Winter Mammal Tracking clinic on Saturday, Jan. 31 at the Sandhill Outdoor Skills
TWRA Receives Southeastern RC&D Supporting Organization Award
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has received the award for Outstanding Supporting Organization in the Southeastern Resources, Conservation, and Development (RC&D) region which consists of nine states. TWRA has provided assistance with a
TWRC Search Committee Announces Schedule to Fill Executive Director’s Position
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Commission has announced its schedule to fill the Executive Director’s position of the TWRA. TWRA Executive Director Gary Myers announced his retirement in October, effective March 1, 2009. Mitchell S. Parks,
Legislator plans look at lead bullet restrictions
St. Paul – State Rep. Sandra Masin says there are a couple reasons she’s being moved to introduce legislation this session that could restrict or ban lead bullets – and other lead-based ammo and/or fishing
Ozaukee County considers a ban on shining of deer
Port Washington, Wis. – The Ozaukee County board may ban recreational deer shining from public roads. County supervisor Tim Kaul has introduced a proposal that reads in part, “No person may use or possess with
